Child Development Specialist

Position Summary:The Childhood Development Specialist (CDS) will be responsible for providing information to youth, families and staff on various aspects of youth development, special needs and mental health needs. This position will serve as a resource within the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket (Club), providing a variety of short-term services and referrals for youth age 5-18 and their families. The CDS will work with youth to provide individualized support, with their families and in group settings. They should also be knowledgeable of external resources. Part Time Monday-Friday, approximately 20 hours/week, $20/hr. Qualifications:Each of these areas of responsibility are designed to further the organization’s mission to inspire and enable young people of Pawtucket and surrounding communities, especially those with greatest need, to realize their full potential as healthy, productive and caring citizens.Social Emotional / Mental Health SupportEngage youth in social emotional wellness groups focusing on various topics such as peer relationships, coping skills, teamwork, self-esteem, etc, including Boys & Girls Club of America (BGCA) based curriculumsSupport youth with individual needs and challengesBehavior Consultation and ManagementSupport staff with youth behaviors and conflict resolutionFamily EngagementBuild family engagement and involvement for youths’ needs through family meetings, parent calls (when appropriate) and eventsCase ManagementMaintain case files, notes and reports to track youth’s progress and areas of growthTraining and Staff DevelopmentIdentify areas with room for growth to present training topicsOther ResponsibilitiesSupport mission, principles and contribute to a productive work environmentEnsure Club programs are inclusive, safe, engaging and compliant with ADA lawsEffectively use technology, membership management systems and information management systems to track dataAttend meetings when appropriateEngage and participate in supervision as necessary; Club and Clinical SupervisionOther related duties as assigned Position RequirementsBachelor’s degree in a helping profession; Social Work, Psychology, Special Education, etc.Experience working with school aged youth as well as understanding child and adolescent developmentExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsCompassion and empathy for youth and families with diverse needs and backgroundsPositive working relationships with external providersProfessionalism and discretionAbility to maintain confidentialityDemonstrate knowledge and competence related to working with technologyGood organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks Disclaimer:This position description describes the principal functions of the position and the level of knowledge and skills typically required. It does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and it is subject to change as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change. Pay: $20.00 per hour Expected hours: 20.0 per week Benefits:Paid time offWork Location: In person